Dear brothers and sisters in Christ:
There is a critical need in Central Kentucky as a growing number of people are facing food insecurity. Food pantries operated by Catholic Charities of Louisville and St. Vincent de Paul of Louisville are experiencing a significant increase in families, making it hard to keep food on the shelves to meet the growing demand. The scripture, “For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink” (Mt. 25:35), reminds us that an expression of our Catholic faith is our faith in action. In these challenging times, people need to know they are loved and not forgotten.
As we enter this season of giving, I am asking you to prayerfully consider donating non-perishable food items to support the Catholic Charities food pantries — Father Jack Jones and the Sister Visitor Center in Louisville and the Bread for Life Food Pantry in Bardstown. The food items that are needed include tuna, peanut better, pasta, cereals, oatmeal, and canned goods. To schedule a drop-off time or to set up a donation drive, email donations@archlou.org. For more information or to make a monetary donation, visit cclou.org.
The St. Vincent de Paul food pantry is also in urgent need of non-perishable food items. For drop-off information or to make a monetary donation visit svdplou.org/stock-the-shelves. Your generosity will bring hope and nourishment to those in need in our community.
I invite you to join me in praying for those most vulnerable and struggling to feed their families. May God comfort and provide for their needs. Please know of my prayers for you and I humbly ask for your prayers for me.
Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre of Louisville
November 18, 2025
